Rotel RCD975 worth a try ?

[hciman77]

I am trying to get a second CDP as a backup. I currently have a RoteL RCD-02. I was considering a Rotel RCD975 as they seem to be available for about $250 - is this a reasonable price to pay?, some folks on Audiogon are asking $350+ .

Would this be a reasonable backup CDP , it does not have to be as good as the RCD-02 although if it is nearly as good I would be happy. What other Rotels are worth considering, I do not want to spend more than $250 otherwise I would consider upgrading to the 1072 and using the 02 as a backup, though I understand that the 02 and 1072 share a fair number of components (?)

Cheers

Jim

[eelco74]

I had one for many years and I liked it a lot. I has a way better transport (philips CDM-9) than the rcd-02. I also has dual Philips DA converters and a nice power supply. It was Rotels top model at around 1998.

I would not be surprised it can beat the RCD-02. I eventually bought a Denon 2900 to replace it, but the Rotel still sounded a bit better with CD. If only I had more rackspace.....

[hciman77]

I had one for many years and I liked it a lot. I has a way better transport (philips CDM-9) than the rcd-02. I also has dual Philips DA converters and a nice power supply. It was Rotels top model at around 1998.

I would not be surprised it can beat the RCD-02. I eventually bought a Denon 2900 to replace it, but the Rotel still sounded a bit better with CD. If only I had more rackspace.....

Thanks for the reply. I dont disbelieve you about it being better than the 02 -the 02 is after all somewhat cheaper ($500 vs $750) than the 975, though I would have hoped that the technological advances(?) since 1995 would have meant better players for less moolah, maybe not . Certainly the transport on the 02 (imho) is a bit suspect, mine had to be fixed as it was clicking away like a cicada on the pull, still Rotel fixed it for free even though it was out of warranty (kudos to Rotel).